California Indigenous Futures Fund

Cultivating the 7th Generation

Building on historic partnership with transformational impact.

In May 2025, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation made history with a $3 million endowment gift to CICSC, the largest single gift in ��'s history dedicated to Indigenous education. Combined with a $1 million match from the Epstein Family Foundation, we have raised $4 million toward our $7 million goal.

Established through the generosity of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, the California Indigenous Futures Fund at �� is a transformational endowment advancing the success of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students.

�� is deeply honored to partner with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, whose belief in our Native and American Indian students and the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC) is already changing lives. Their generosity represents a bold commitment to equity, academic excellence, and the flourishing of Indigenous futures, and we invite others to join us.

This California Indigenous Futures Fund, alongside support from the CICSC at ��, ensures we can continue to:

Empower future tribal leaders

Increase AIAN student enrollment and retention

Bridge understanding through cultural programs and research

Create pathways to college access and success

Strengthen ties with Tribal education departments and local schools

Mentor students through faculty and peer support

Inform public policy through community-engaged research

We invite you to support the growth of the California Indigenous Futures Fund. By giving today, you help preserve and promote the rich traditions and achievements of our Native students for generations to come.

For more information about how you can support the California Indigenous Futures Fund or to discuss giving options, please contact:

Christine Andersen
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
(760) 750-7310
candersen@csusm.edu

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